above all

adverb

: before every other consideration : especially

Examples of above all in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On admission, the patient usually arrives well-groomed, smelling nice, well-nourished, and — above all — deeply loved by the caregiver who has devoted a large chunk of their life to their wellbeing. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren It was one of the most high-profile divorces in history, but above all, one of the most expensive. — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026

The family’s statement Thursday called Copenhaver above all else a devoted husband, father and grandfather who instilled the values of hard work, integrity and the service to others in his children. — Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The inspiration that Haghighi draws, above all, from the couple’s work is on bold display in his original approach to archival images—which is also a living lesson to the world’s filmmakers. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for above all

• autosomal
• cholesterol
• ergosterol
• lysosomal
• microsomal
• mycorrhizal
• neanderthal
• resorcinol
• ribosomal
• salbutamol
• aerosol
• alcohol